Here's a greeting from the Czech Republic! I'm a self-taught artist, currently struggling with light/shadow, and your videos have been a big help on my lonely painting journey. :) Also, I'm a landscape artist too, so I find your advice very helpful. Thanks for the great videos and keep them coming. :)
I have thought about the age old question of "style" and I believe that style is not chosen, it is the "RESULT" of striving to create a better version of your own vision. Many people can emulate others, or paint within "a" style... but to be unique, and have others say "that is a Chris Griffith original" you have to be able to forget about style to achieve it. (I in no way believe I am there yet, lol)
That's why I love you... "I teach you how to see..." With you ( & just a couple others I watch) it's about being an artist, not just "placing" objects in a canvas. Something with wonder and some feeling. Thank you for this 👽👍
I think this one is my favorite yet. You're really making me think. I'm also building up my desire to paint outside because I SEE what you're saying. My eyes filtered through my mind have a different story to tell than the camera. The camera has no mind so has no story. A painting has a whole story attached to it because it's not actually static, its fluid. Thank you Stefan! Blessings to you my dear friend ❤
Commercial canvases, no matter how expensive, are sprayed with gesso, and not given more than one coat. This leaves them very inadequately covered. Same goes for a commercial panel. The panels will appear more solid, just for the nature of the stiff backing not absorbing as a canvas does, but it is the same issue. When anyone sells something, they try to get the most for the least.
Not to take away from all your much appreciated and impactful classes. This hit my creative core because my tenacity is a borderline obsessive. i have that tight rope critism that I have to internally fight away from confidence. Starting is the hardest part. I take that back. Stopping when I need to takes the cake. Which is why dedication to discipline in nurturing unwavering self confidence in embracing my style. Life bleeds into the art and im grateful for your metaphoric kick in the ass. A Big push getting out of my head as a creative recluse by just feeling. That simply to me means just start mixing my values.
Thanks Stefan, you've actually gave me a push into a direction I've been in doubt about. Someone asked me to paint some abstracts. I had some lovely photos but haven't used them for paintings but a shall now because I can abstract from them and use your light/dark that way. Off to my studio now, to change the world ;) Thanks again.
I recently upgraded from the cardboard canvases to at least cotton stretched canvas because I have a couple of paintings that I think could sell for enough to buy more paint, but I hesitate to sell something painted on cardboard. Honestly considering jumping to aluminum, the paint will almost always degrade faster than primed aluminum sheet. Price-wise, looks like ~2-3x the cost of MDF depending on the thickness you go for relative to 1/8" aluminum which will be all but bulletproof.
Yes Stefan the person I was following was telling me he's using a copper plate and it confused the shit out of me. I know the masters use to use copper plates to make print, scratch and ink. Never just painting on them though plus I though wow that's expensive. Thanks for ur video's & the Baumann Effect.
Love this all so true… painting from a picture, drawing and copy, I don’t feel like I am painting, it feels like when we were colouring in colour books when I was young or painting with numbers like you say, I never liked copying a picture or someone’s painting, I’d rather not paint then paint from imagination, or live. And for canvases you made me smile, when I started to paint I bought an easel from Costco and the canvas was just drinking the paint did not matter how many layers I was putting on. Lol
I'm not yet an oil painter - but I swear by ampersand board for my acrylics. I use their Clayboard, and I airbrush a base color. This provides a nice undertone, (i usually go with burnt umber) and also keeps the board from being so slick. I've never been able to deal with "canvas" painting.
I started off painting on leftover masonite boards my dad would bring me... I loved the smell of those things and here in Brazil it's also really hard to find them nowadays.
NONE, If you want to learn to paint outside on location My workshops would be the place to start! Many of the students that come to my workshop have never painted on location EVER! Just jump in, Use my supplies, easels, My goal is to Inspire you to paint. Call me 415-606-9074, I have rpp for you in my upcoming workshops,.
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Here's a greeting from the Czech Republic! I'm a self-taught artist, currently struggling with light/shadow, and your videos have been a big help on my lonely painting journey. :) Also, I'm a landscape artist too, so I find your advice very helpful. Thanks for the great videos and keep them coming. :)
I hear ya the same w me a lonely journey..
I have thought about the age old question of "style" and I believe that style is not chosen, it is the "RESULT" of striving to create a better version of your own vision. Many people can emulate others, or paint within "a" style... but to be unique, and have others say "that is a Chris Griffith original" you have to be able to forget about style to achieve it. (I in no way believe I am there yet, lol)
I appreciate all the education about art supplies.
That's why I love you... "I teach you how to see..." With you ( & just a couple others I watch) it's about being an artist, not just "placing" objects in a canvas. Something with wonder and some feeling. Thank you for this 👽👍
Thanks for sharing your experiences in painting.
I think this one is my favorite yet. You're really making me think. I'm also building up my desire to paint outside because I SEE what you're saying. My eyes filtered through my mind have a different story to tell than the camera. The camera has no mind so has no story. A painting has a whole story attached to it because it's not actually static, its fluid. Thank you Stefan! Blessings to you my dear friend ❤
I really enjoy how you engage your viewers , I have been watching you for years.
If you like this just wait till the book comes out!
Thank you and all the best
Commercial canvases, no matter how expensive, are sprayed with gesso, and not given more than one coat. This leaves them very inadequately covered. Same goes for a commercial panel. The panels will appear more solid, just for the nature of the stiff backing not absorbing as a canvas does, but it is the same issue. When anyone sells something, they try to get the most for the least.
Not to take away from all your much appreciated and impactful classes. This hit my creative core because my tenacity is a borderline obsessive. i have that tight rope critism that I have to internally fight away from confidence. Starting is the hardest part. I take that back. Stopping when I need to takes the cake. Which is why dedication to discipline in nurturing unwavering self confidence in embracing my style. Life bleeds into the art and im grateful for your metaphoric kick in the ass. A Big push getting out of my head as a creative recluse by just feeling. That simply to me means just start mixing my values.
If you like this just wait till the book comes out!
Hi Stefan. I am from South Africa and I love to watch your videos.
I would love to have a workshop in Africa someday
Always a treat to watch your videos. Thank you
If you like this just wait till the book comes out!
@@StefanBaumann if and when a book is available i will be the first to get it!
Thank you Stefan
m enjoying your art teaching - continue on. p s I m 81
Thanks Stefan, you've actually gave me a push into a direction I've been in doubt about. Someone asked me to paint some abstracts. I had some lovely photos but haven't used them for paintings but a shall now because I can abstract from them and use your light/dark that way.
Off to my studio now, to change the world ;) Thanks again.
Stefan you are awesome
so are you thanks
I recently upgraded from the cardboard canvases to at least cotton stretched canvas because I have a couple of paintings that I think could sell for enough to buy more paint, but I hesitate to sell something painted on cardboard. Honestly considering jumping to aluminum, the paint will almost always degrade faster than primed aluminum sheet.
Price-wise, looks like ~2-3x the cost of MDF depending on the thickness you go for relative to 1/8" aluminum which will be all but bulletproof.
Hi from New Zealand. I'm going up to my studio to throw out my cheap canvases! All you talked about makes sense, thank you. 🌷
YOu go and let me know how it went
If you like this just wait till the book comes out!
Always learn more each time I watch!
Great info. Thanks from Australia 👍
Yes Stefan the person I was following was telling me he's using a copper plate and it confused the shit out of me. I know the masters use to use copper plates to make print, scratch and ink. Never just painting on them though plus I though wow that's expensive. Thanks for ur video's & the Baumann Effect.
IF painting on copper was a a thing every artist would be doing it!
If you like this just wait till the book comes out!
If you like this just wait till the book comes out!
@@StefanBaumann lol gotta luv it, always promoting. I've gotta get in that mindset for myself, & promote more. U know I'm grabbing a copy...
Thanks Stefan! I really enjoyed this video and the reinforcement on best practices and comments on style.
If you like this just wait till the book comes out!
Super video, thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Love this all so true… painting from a picture, drawing and copy, I don’t feel like I am painting, it feels like when we were colouring in colour books when I was young or painting with numbers like you say, I never liked copying a picture or someone’s painting,
I’d rather not paint then paint from imagination, or live. And for canvases you made me smile, when I started to paint I bought an easel from Costco and the canvas was just drinking the paint did not matter how many layers I was putting on. Lol
If you like this just wait till the book comes out!
One of these days I'm going to be able to afford to go to your Workshop in California. Until then thank you
I'm not yet an oil painter - but I swear by ampersand board for my acrylics. I use their Clayboard, and I airbrush a base color. This provides a nice undertone, (i usually go with burnt umber) and also keeps the board from being so slick. I've never been able to deal with "canvas" painting.
If you like this just wait till the book comes out!
Found this video eye opening. Thank you!
Stefan is hilarious! I bet he is a hoot off screen after a drink or two!
I started off painting on leftover masonite boards my dad would bring me... I loved the smell of those things and here in Brazil it's also really hard to find them nowadays.
If you like this just wait till the book comes out!
I just şey Hello from Finland!
Free book link seems to be broken - registered and provided details but no book link sent to me yet
Please check your spam Folder and it should be under Grand View
How much painting experience do I need to take one of your workshops
NONE, If you want to learn to paint outside on location My workshops would be the place to start! Many of the students that come to my workshop have never painted on location EVER! Just jump in, Use my supplies, easels, My goal is to Inspire you to paint. Call me 415-606-9074, I have rpp for you in my upcoming workshops,.
🙏 Thanks
Sorry I missed you. Had dental appointment. I'm catching up now.
As far as I know, Stefan hasn't/doesn't do LIVE vids, yet...
HI!!!!
Greece.
You don't say why you think painting on un-stretched canvas is a waste of time.